Nissan Altima: How to use the Vehicle Information Display - Vehicle information display - Instruments and controls - Nissan Altima Owners ManualNissan Altima: How to use the Vehicle Information Display

Press the  button, located on the

Press the instrument button, located on the instrument panel just behind the steering wheel, to display the following modes:

MPG→ MPG/MPH → Time/Miles → Range → Exterior Temperature → Setting → Warning

Fuel economy mode

Fuel economy mode

The fuel economy mode can be selected to display the instant fuel economy since the last reset.

Average speed mode

Average speed mode

The average speed mode can be selected to display the average miles per gallon and miles per hour since the last reset.

Time/Miles (km) mode

Time/Miles (km) mode

The time/miles (km) mode can be selected to show the time and distance driven since the last reset.

Range mode

Range mode

The range mode can be selected to give you an estimation of the distance that can be driven before refueling. The range is constantly calculated based on the amount of fuel in the fuel tank and the actual fuel consumption.

Exterior temperature mode

Exterior temperature mode

The exterior temperature mode can be selected to provide you with the temperature outside of your vehicle.

Setting mode

Setting mode

The setting mode allows you to set reminders or preferences for alerts, maintenance intervals or language displays. In the setting mode screen press move to move to:

● Alert
● Maintenance
● Options
and press to select the menu.

Alert mode

Alert mode

The alert mode allows you to set alerts notifying you of time to rest or icy conditions.

The time to rest alert lets you know when you have been traveling for a long time and may need a break.

The icy alert notifies you that icy driving conditions may exist.

Reset mode

Reset mode

The reset mode can be selected in any screen that allows for preferences to be programmed. Once the screen is selected, you have the option to reset the selected distances or time to a new setting.

Maintenance mode

Maintenance mode

The maintenance mode allows you to set alerts for the reminding of maintenance intervals for the following:

● tires
● oil
● filter
● other

Set a desired interval by pushing to highlight the maintenance field and pressing . The reset mode will open up and allow you to enter the desired distance.

For additional information, see “Indicators for maintenance” later in this section.

Options mode

Options mode

The LANGUAGE/UNIT screen will appear when selecting the “Language/Unit” key and pressing Language: English or French.

Language: English or French

Unit: US — mile, °F, MPG
Metric — km, °C, l/km

You can select the language and unit using the . button and pressing The settings are automatically saved when you.

The settings are automatically saved when you exit the menu by pressing the BACK button or any other mode button.

Warning mode

Warning mode

The warning mode can be selected to view any warnings that may be present. Once the screen is selected you have the option of skipping the warning or viewing it in detail.

Warnings can be present for issues such as an open door or low fuel. For more information about potential warnings see “Vehicle information display warnings and indicators” later in this section.

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